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    User's Guide
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    Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties
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    Important Safety Instructions 9 Setting Up the Printer 9 Choosing a Place for the Printer 10 Using the Printer 11 Handling Ink Cartridges 11 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 13 Chapter 1 Using Your Software Overview of Printer Driver and Status Monitor 14 Accessing the Printer Driver for Windows
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    OS X 10.3 or 10.4 35 Printing Photos 37 Preparing the Print File 37 Loading Paper 38 Printer Settings for Windows 38 Printer Settings for Mac OS X 10.5 39 Printer Settings for Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4 41 Printing Web Pages 43 Loading Paper 43 Using EPSON Web-To-Page 44 Printing on Envelopes
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    Printer Settings for Windows 84 Printer Settings for Mac OS X 10.5 87 Printer Settings for Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4 89 Poster Printing (for Windows only 92 Printer Options Optional Legal-size Paper Support 119 Installing the Optional Legal-size Paper Support 119 Optional Duplex Unit (B-300
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    Epson Cartridges 126 Handling Precautions 126 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 128 Maintenance Box 131 Checking the Maintenance Box Status 131 Purchasing a Replacement Maintenance Box 134 Handling Precautions 135 Replacing the Maintenance Box 135 Chapter 8 Maintaining Your Printer Checking
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    X 157 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Diagnosing the Problem 158 Error Indicators 158 Running a Printer Operation Check (for B-500DN Users 158 Running a Printer Operation Check (for B-300 Users 159 Checking Printer Status 160 For Windows 160 Using the Progress Meter 161 Using EPSON Status Monitor
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    Appendix A Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support 182 Speak to a Support Representative 182 Purchase Accessories 182 Appendix B Product Information Printer Parts 183 B-500DN 183 B-300 185 Paper, Consumables, and Options 187 Paper 187 Ink Cartridges 187 Maintenance Box 188 Duplex Unit
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    that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating. ❏ Do not attempt to service the printer yourself. Safety Instructions 9
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    if it is tilted at an angle. ❏ When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down. Otherwise, ink may leak from the ink packs. ❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected. ❏ Avoid places subject to
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    ) position. ❏ Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the printer cover. Handling Ink Cartridges Observe the following when handling ink cartridges: ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. ❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If
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    may be removed and reinserted freely. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust, and store it in the same environment
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    , Cautions, and Notes in this User's Guide are defined as follows: w Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of the printer. Safety Instructions 13
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    from the Start menu or the taskbar. Refer to the following sections to access the printer driver. Note: Screen shots of the printer driver windows in this User's Guide are from Windows XP. From Windows Applications 1. Click Print or Print Setup on the File menu. 2. In the window that appears, click
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    at the top right of the window, then click the item (for Windows XP and 2000 only). Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X The table below describes how to access the printer driver dialog. Dialog Page Setup Print How to Access It Click Page Setup on the File menu of your application. Note
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    EPSON Printer Utility3 icon in the Applications folder in Macintosh HD. Select the printer from the Printer is not displayed when the printer is shared. ❏ For Mac Printer Setup Utility icon. Select the appropriate printer feature in Windows Internet Explorer 7, so EPSON Web-To-Page is not necessary.
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    , and then select EPSON Web-To-Page. Uninstalling the Printer Software Uninstalling the Printer Driver You may need to uninstall your printer driver if you: ❏ Upgrade your computer's operating system. ❏ Update your printer driver with a newer version. ❏ Have a problem with the printer driver. If you
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    user. 1. Quit all running applications. 2. Insert the Epson printer software CD-ROM into your Macintosh. 3. Double-click the Mac OS X icon in the Epson folder. The CD Installer screen is displayed. Click Custom Install. 4. Select Printer Driver. Note: If the Authenticate dialog appears, enter your
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    instructions to uninstall the printer driver. Note for Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4: If the name of your printer remains in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, select the name from Printer List and click Delete. Uninstalling the User's Guide Programs. 4. Select this printer's Manual from the list. 5.
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    Epson printer software CD-ROM into your Macintosh. 3. Double-click the Mac OS X icon in the Epson folder. The CD Installer screen is displayed. Click Custom Install. 4. Select User's Guide. 5. Select Uninstall from the menu in the upper left and click Uninstall. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions
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    special papers that are formulated for the ink used in Epson ink jet printers, and recommends these papers to ensure high-quality results. & See "Paper, Consumables, and Options" on page 187. When loading special paper distributed by Epson, read the instruction sheets packed with the paper first and
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    Presentation Paper Matte Double-Sided Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Epson Presentation Paper Matte Envelopes Loading Capacity Up to 150 sheets 1 sheet at a time (up to 60 sheets with the optional legal-size paper support) Up to 100 (70 sheets for manual double-sided printing) Up to
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    Front Paper Cassette 1. Pull out the front paper cassette. 2. Squeeze the edge guides and slide them out until they click into place. MODIFY TO SHOW LETTER SIZE 3. Fan a stack of paper, then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. 4. Load the paper with the printable side down. Paper Handling 23
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    slide them against the paper until they click. 6. Gently reinsert the cassette into the printer. c Caution: To avoid paper jams, do not force the front paper cassette into the printer and check the edge guides after inserting the cassette. 7. Slide out and extend the extension tray. Paper Handling
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    enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected. ❏ Make sure the paper stack fits under the c arrow mark inside the left edge guide. Rear Sheet Feeder 1. Open the paper support. 2. Slide out and extend the extension tray. 3. Slide the edge guide to the left. 4. Fan a stack of
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    . Then slide the edge guide against the left edge of the paper. Note: ❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be inside the left edge guide. Using the Optional Legal-Size Paper Support Align the legal-size paper support with the right side of the paper support and attach it as
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    Loading Envelopes Follow these steps to load envelopes: 1. Open the paper support. 2. Slide out and extend the extension tray. 3. Slide the left edge guide to the left. Paper Handling 27
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    the flap facing down and to the left. Then slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the envelopes. Note: ❏ The thickness of envelopes as they may curl during printing. For printing instructions, see the following instructions. & See "Printing on Envelopes" on page 46. Paper Handling 28
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    select in your print settings. That is why the paper type or media type setting is so important. It tells your printer what kind of paper you are using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. The table below lists the settings you should choose for your paper. For this paper Plain paper
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    3 Basic Printing Introduction This section guides you through the procedures for different kinds of printing. Printing Documents Explains how to print documents on various types of paper. & See "Printing Documents" on page 31. Printing Photos Explains how to print photos on various types of paper
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    Printing Web Pages Explains how to print Web pages so that they fit on a sheet of paper without getting cut off on the right side. & See "Printing Web Pages" on page 43. Printing on Envelopes Explains how to print on envelopes. & See "Printing on Envelopes" on page 46. Printing Documents Basic
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    "Loading Paper" on page 22. When using special Epson paper, refer to the section below. & See "Using Special Paper" on page 21. Printer Settings for Windows 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Access the printer settings. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Windows" on page 14. Basic Printing
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    of the paper. & See "Double-Sided (Duplex) Printing" on page 54. Printer Settings for Mac OS X 10.5 Follow these steps to adjust your printer settings. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Access the Print dialog. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X" on page 15. Basic Printing 33
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    3. Click the d button to extend this dialog. 4. Select the printer you are using as the Printer setting, and then make suitable settings. Note: Depending on your application, you may not be able to select some of the items in this dialog.
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    . See online help for details of Print Settings. & See "Selecting the Correct Paper Type or Media Type" on page 29. 7. Click Print to start printing. Printer Settings for Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Access the Page Setup dialog. Basic Printing 35
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    for setting, and then make suitable settings. 4. Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog. 5. Access the Print dialog. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X" on page 15. 6. Select the printer you are using as the Printer setting. Then make the Copies & Pages settings. Basic Printing 36
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    online help for details of Print Settings. & See "Selecting the Correct Paper Type or Media Type" on page 29. 9. Click Print to start printing. Printing Photos Preparing the Print File You need to adjust the image file to the size of the paper. If your application has margin settings, make sure
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    Epson paper, refer to the section below. & See "Using Special Paper" on page 21. Printer Settings for Windows Follow these steps to adjust your printer settings. 1. Access the printer settings. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Windows" on page 14. 2. Click the Main tab, then select Photo
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    , print one test copy and examine the results before printing an entire job. Printer Settings for Mac OS X 10.5 Follow these steps to adjust your printer settings. 1. Access the Print dialog. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X" on page 15. 2. Click the d button to extend this dialog
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    3. Select the printer you are using as the Printer setting, and then make suitable settings. Note: Depending on your application, you may not be able to select some of the items in this dialog.
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    Type or Media Type" on page 29. After completing the steps above, print one test copy and examine the results before printing an entire job. Printer Settings for Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4 Follow these steps to adjust your
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    for setting, and then make suitable settings. 3. Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog. 4. Access the Print dialog. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X" on page 15. 5. Select the printer you are using as the Printer setting. Then make the Copies & Pages settings. Basic Printing 42
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    job. Printing Web Pages Loading Paper Refer to the section below for details on loading paper. & See "Loading Paper" on page 22. When using special Epson paper, refer to the section below. & See "Using Special Paper" on page 21. Basic Printing 43
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    driver. & See "Printer Settings for Mac OS X 10.5" on page 33. & See "Printer Settings for Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4" on page 35. 1. In Internet Explorer, go to the Web page you want to print. If you have installed EPSON Web-To-Page, the EPSON Web-To-Page toolbar appears on the Internet Explorer window
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    3. Right-click the printer icon and choose Printing Preferences in Windows XP and 2000. 4. Click the Main tab, then select Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your printout. 9. Click OK to close the printer settings window. 10. Print your page. Basic Printing 45
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    Printing on Envelopes Loading Envelopes Refer to the section below for loading envelopes. & See "Loading Envelopes" on page 27. Refer to the section below for the printable area. & See "Printable Area" on page 190. Printer Settings for Windows 1. Access the printer settings. Basic Printing 46
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    & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Windows" on page 14. 2. Click the Main tab, then select one of the following Quality Option , see the online help. 6. Select Landscape as the Orientation setting. 7. Click OK to close the printer settings window. 8. Print your envelope. Basic Printing 47
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    OS X 10.5 Follow these steps to adjust your printer settings. 1. Access the Print dialog. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X" on page 15. 2. Click the d button to extend this dialog. 3. Select the printer you are using as the Printer setting, and then select a suitable envelope size as
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    5. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 6. Select Envelope as the Media Type setting. 7. Make other settings that you want to use to print. See online help for details of Print Settings. 8. Click Print to start printing. Basic Printing 49
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    Settings for Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4 1. Access the Page Setup dialog. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X" on page 15. 2. Select the printer you are using as the Format for setting. 3. Select the appropriate envelope size as the Paper Size setting. You can also define a custom envelope
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    Print Settings. 11. Click Print to start printing. Canceling Printing If you need to cancel printing, follow the instructions in the appropriate section below. Using the Cancel Button on the Printer For B-500DN users Press the + Cancel button to cancel a print job in progress. For B-300 users Press
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    on your computer screen. Click the Stop button to cancel printing. Canceling from Mac OS X Follow the steps below to cancel a print job. 1. Click your printer icon in the Dock. 2. In the Document Name list, select the document that is printing. Basic Printing 52
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    3. Click the Delete button to cancel the print job. Basic Printing 53
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    page 56. Fit to Page Printing Lets you automatically enlarge or reduce the size of your document to fit the paper size selected in the printer driver. & See "Fit to Page Printing" on page 76. Printing with Special Layout Options 54
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    Note for Mac OS X users: This feature is not available for Mac OS X 10.3. Pages Per Sheet Printing Lets you print two or four pages on a single sheet of paper. & See "Pages Per Sheet Printing" on page 84. Poster Printing (for Windows only) Lets you enlarge material on a single document page to cover
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    For example, you can put "Confidential" on an important document. Double-sided (Duplex) Printing Two types of double-sided printing are available: standard and folded booklet. Standard double-sided printing lets you automatically print on both sides of the page (on plain paper only), using the
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    will appear inside the booklet can then be printed after you reload the paper into the printer. ✽: Binding edge You can create a booklet by printing pages 1 and 4 on the ❏ Depending on the paper and the amount of ink used to print text and images, ink may bleed through to the other side of the paper
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    an option for the B-300. Automatic double-sided printing supports plain paper and Epson Bright White Paper only. Thick plain paper is not supported for automatic double-sided printing. 1. Access the printer settings. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Windows" on page 14. 2. Click the Main tab
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    pages ❏ Photo for good ink from bleeding through to the other side. You can also adjust the margins to allow for binding your pages. Note: Automatic double-sided printing supports plain paper and Epson Bright White Paper only. 1. Access the printer settings. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver
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    Density to open the Print Density Adjustment window. 6. Select the appropriate document type as the Select Document Type setting. 7. Specify the Print Density and Increased Ink Drying Time as the Adjustments setting. Printing with Special Layout Options 60
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    dense photos on both . Then click OK to save your settings. 13. Load paper into the printer, then send the print job from your application. & See "Loading Paper" your prints before both sides of the page are printed. Manual Double-sided Printing Follow the steps below to print odd- and even-numbered
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    the Printer Driver for Windows" on page 14. 2. Click the Main tab, then select one of the following Quality Option settings: ❏ Draft for rough drafts with reduced print quality ❏ Text for text-only pages ❏ Text & Image for higher quality pages with text and images ❏ Web for web pages ❏ Photo for
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    Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your printout. 7. Click the Page Layout tab, then select the Duplex Printing check box. 8. Select Manual to use manual double-sided printing function. 9. Click Margins to open the Margins window. Printing with Special Layout Options 63
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    14. Follow the on-screen instructions to reload the paper. Note: ❏ The paper may curl during printing due to the amount of ink used. Should this occur, ❏ Automatic double-sided printing supports plain paper only. ❏ Thick plain paper is not supported for automatic double-sided printing. Printing
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    1. Access the EPSON Printer Utility3 dialog. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X" on page 15. 2. Click the Printer and Option Information button. Printing with Special Layout Options 65
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    Duplexer Installed is displayed in the Auto Duplex Printing Information section, and then click OK. 4. Close the EPSON Printer Utility3 dialog. 5. Access the Print dialog. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X" on page 15. 6. Click the d button to extend this dialog. Printing with Special
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    are using as the Printer setting, and then make suitable settings. Note: Depending on your application, you may not be able to select some of the items in this dialog.
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    8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 9. Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the Media Type setting. 10. Make other settings that you want to use to print. See online help for details of Print Settings. Printing with Special Layout Options 68
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    of the Document Type settings. This automatically adjusts Print Density and Ink Drying Time. Note: If you are printing high-density data, such as photos or graphs, we recommend adjusting the Print Density. 15. Load paper into the printer, and click Print. & See "Loading Paper" on page 22. Printing
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    plain paper only. ❏ Thick plain paper is not supported for automatic double-sided printing. 1. Access the EPSON Printer Utility3 dialog. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X" on page 15. 2. Click the Printer and Option Information button. 3. Make sure that Duplexer Installed is displayed
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    9. Access the Print dialog. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X" on page 15. 10. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 11. Select plain papers as the Media Type setting. 12.
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    you are printing high-density data, such as photos or graphs, we recommend adjusting the Print Density. 17. Load paper into the printer, and click Print. & See "Loading Paper" on page 22. Folded Booklet Double-sided Printing (for Windows only) Manual double-sided printing Use the following steps to
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    the Printer Driver for Windows" on page 14. 2. Click the Main tab, then select one of the following Quality Option settings: ❏ Draft for rough drafts with reduced print quality ❏ Text for text-only pages ❏ Text & Image for higher quality pages with text and images ❏ Web for web pages ❏ Photo for
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    (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your printout. 7. Click the Page Layout tab and select the Duplex Printing check box. Then select Manual and select the Folded Booklet check box. 8. Click Margins to open the Margins window. Printing with Special Layout Options 74
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    the outside pages are printed. & See "Loading Paper" on page 22. 13. Follow the on-screen instructions to reload the paper. Note: ❏ The paper may curl during printing due to the amount of ink used. Should this occur, slightly curl the sheets in the opposite direction before reloading them. ❏ Align
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    ❏ Follow the instructions provided when reloading the printouts. Otherwise, paper may jam or the binding margins may be incorrect. ❏ If a paper jam printing automatically resizes your page to the paper size you select. You can also resize your page manually. Printing with Special Layout Options 76
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    the Printer Driver for Windows" on page 14. 2. Click the Main tab, then select one of the following Quality Option settings: ❏ Draft for rough drafts with reduced print quality ❏ Text for text-only pages ❏ Text & Image for higher quality pages with text and images ❏ Web for web pages ❏ Photo for
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    you are using from the drop-down list. ❏ If you selected By Percentage, use the arrows to choose a percentage. 9. Click OK to close the printer settings window. After completing the steps above, print one test copy and examine the results before printing an entire job. Printing with Special Layout
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    Settings for Mac OS X 10.5 1. Access the Print dialog. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X" on page 15. 2. Click the d button to extend this dialog. 3. Select the printer you are using as the Printer setting, and then make suitable settings. Note: Depending on your application, you may
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    4. Select Paper Handling from the pop-up menu. 5. Select the Scale to fit paper size. 6. Make sure that the appropriate size is displayed in Destination Paper Size. Printing with Special Layout Options 80
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    7. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 8. Make the settings that you want to use to print. See online help for details of Print Settings. & See "Selecting the Correct Paper Type or Media Type" on page 29. After completing the steps above, print one test copy and examine the results before
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    make suitable settings. 3. Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog. 4. Access the Print dialog. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X" on page 15. 5. Select the printer you are using as the Printer setting, then make the Copies & Pages settings. Printing with Special Layout Options 82
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    6. Select Paper Handling from the pop-up menu. 7. Select Scale to fit paper size as the Destination Paper Size. 8. Select the appropriate paper size from the pop-up menu. 9. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 10. Make the settings that you want to use to print. See online help for details
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    printing an entire job. Pages Per Sheet Printing Pages Per Sheet printing allows you to print two or four pages on single sheets of paper. Printer Settings for Windows 1. Access the printer settings. Printing with Special Layout Options 84
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    the Printer Driver for Windows" on page 14. 2. Click the Main tab, then select one of the following Quality Option settings: ❏ Draft for rough drafts with reduced print quality ❏ Text for text-only pages ❏ Text & Image for higher quality pages with text and images ❏ Web for web pages ❏ Photo for
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    on the sheet of paper. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the Orientation setting on the Main window. 9. Click OK to close the printer settings window. After completing the steps above, print one test copy and examine the results before printing an entire job. Printing with Special
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    Settings for Mac OS X 10.5 1. Access the Print dialog. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X" on page 15. 2. Click the d button to extend this dialog. 3. Select the printer you are using as the Printer setting, and then make suitable settings. Note: Depending on your application, you may
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    4. Select Layout from the pop-up menu. 5. Select from the following settings: Pages per Sheet Layout Direction Border Prints multiple pages of your document on a single piece of paper. You can choose from 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, or 16. Allows you to specify the order in which the pages will be printed on
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    Type or Media Type" on page 29. After completing the steps above, print one test copy and examine the results before printing an entire job. Printer Settings for Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4 1. Access the Page Setup dialog. Printing with Special Layout Options 89
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    make suitable settings. 3. Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog. 4. Access the Print dialog. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X" on page 15. 5. Select the printer you are using as the Printer setting, then make the Copies & Pages settings. Printing with Special Layout Options 90
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    6. Select Layout from the pop-up menu. 7. Select from the following settings: Pages per Sheet Layout Direction Border Prints multiple pages of your document on a single piece of paper. You can choose from 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, or 16. Allows you to specify the order in which the pages will be printed on
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    8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 9. Make the settings that you want to use to print. See online help for details of Print Settings. & See "Selecting the Correct Paper Type or Media Type" on page 29. After completing the steps above, print one test copy and examine the results before
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    the Printer Driver for Windows" on page 14. 2. Click the Main tab, then select one of the following Quality Option settings: ❏ Draft for rough drafts with reduced print quality ❏ Text for text-only documents ❏ Text & Image for higher quality pages with text and images ❏ Web for web pages ❏ Photo for
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    & See "Selecting the Correct Paper Type or Media Type" on page 29. 5. Select the appropriate Size setting. 6. Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your printout. 7. Click the Page Layout tab and select Multi-Page, then select Poster Printing. Click the up or down
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    that the panels can be aligned more precisely. Prints border lines on the panels to guide you when trimming the pages. Note: If you want to print only a few of before printing an entire job. Then follow the instructions. & See "How to Make a Poster from Your Printouts" on page 96. Printing
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    Printouts Here is an example of how to make a poster with 2x2 selected under Poster Printing and Overlapping Alignment Marks selected as the Print Cutting Guides. 1. Cut off the margin of Sheet 1 along a vertical line through the center of the top and bottom cross marks: 2. Place the edge of Sheet
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    4. Align the edges of the paper using the alignment markers and tape them together from the back: 5. Repeat the instructions from step 1 to step 4 to tape Sheets 3 and 4 together. 6. Repeat the instructions from step 1 to step 4 to tape the top and bottom edges of the paper: 7. Cut off the remaining
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    Printing the Watermark 1. Access the printer settings. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Windows" on page 14. 2. Click the Main tab, then select one of the following Quality Option settings: ❏ Draft for rough drafts with reduced print
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    Page Layout tab, choose the desired watermark from the Watermark list, then click Settings. If you want to create your own watermark, see the following instructions. & See "Creating Your Own Watermark" on page 100. Printing with Special Layout Options 99
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    watermark by dragging the image within the preview window. 9. Click OK to return to the Page Layout window. 10. Click OK to close the printer settings window. After completing the steps above, print one test copy and examine the results before printing an entire job. Creating Your Own Watermark You
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    1. Click Add/Del under Watermark on the Page Layout window. The following window appears. 2. Do one of the following: ❏ To use an image file as a watermark, select BMP. Click Browse to locate the bitmap file you want to use, then click Open. Type a name for your watermark in the Name text box, then
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    4. Click Settings. The following window appears: 5. Make sure that the appropriate watermark is selected in the Watermark list, then select Color, Position, Density, Size, Font, Style, and Angle settings. (For details, see the online help.) Your settings are reflected in the preview window. 6. When
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    's control panel to access a variety of menus that allow you to check the status of consumable products, print status sheets, and make printer settings. This section describes how to use the control panel. For B-500DN Users Explains how to use the control panel for B-500DN. ❏ "Buttons and Lights
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    crystal display (LCD). Buttons and Lights The table below describes the functions of the buttons on the control panel. Button Description Turns the printer on or off. Power button Cancel button Cancels the print job if pressed during printing. Returns to the Ready status when pressed in Menu
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    ) Description On: The installed ink cartridge is expended. The ink cartridge is not installed. The installed ink cartridges cannot be used with the printer. The cartridge lock lever is in the unlocked position. The installed maintenance box is at the end of its service life. The maintenance box is
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    installed ink cartridges cannot be used with the printer. The table below describes the meaning of maintenance box status icon. Icon Description The icon gives a rough estimate of the remaining capacity of the maintenance box. The installed maintenance box is nearing the end of its service life
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    The installed maintenance box is at the end of its service life. The maintenance box is not installed. The installed maintenance box cannot be used with the printer. How to Access the Control Panel Menus This section describes how to enter Menu mode and make settings with the buttons on the control
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    nozzle check pattern for each ink cartridge. From the printing results, you can check whether the nozzles are delivering ink properly. & See "Checking current settings of the network interface. Printer Status Menu This menu allows you to check the current printer status. Version You can check the
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    You can clean the print head. You can also print a nozzle check pattern before cleaning. Cleaning sheet You can clean up the rollers inside the printer. Contrast adj. You can adjust the contrast of the LCD screen. Press the u Up or d Down button to adjust contrast. Network Setting Menu This menu
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    brief description of each message and suggestions for correcting the problem. Message Problem Service call see guide Service call error occurs. Printer near end of service life Parts inside the printer are at the end of their service life. Nozzle maint error see Print head nozzles are clogged
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    be used with the printer. The maintenance box is full. Move ink lever down Set ink cartridge Replace ink cartridge The cartridge lever is in the unlocked position. The ink cartridge is not installed. The ink cartridge cannot be used with the printer. The ink cartridge is expended. Set paper
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    display STATUS SHEET, and then press the OK or r Right button. 5. Press the OK button to start printing a status sheet. After printing is finished, the printer returns to the Test print menu. For B-300 Users The control panel of the
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    buttons on the control panel. Button Description Turns the printer on or off. Power button Ink button Paper/Cancel button Cleans the print head if printing. Prints the firmware version and the nozzle check pattern for each ink cartridge if the P Power button is pressed while holding down the )
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    On: The installed ink cartridge is expended.* The ink cartridge is not installed.* The installed ink cartridges cannot be used with the printer.* Flashing: The installed ink cartridge is nearly expended.** On: The installed maintenance box is at the end of its service life. The maintenance
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    Problem and solution Ink end The installed ink cartridge is expended. Ink cartridge error The ink cartridge is not installed. The ink cartridge is not detected. The installed ink cartridge cannot be used with the printer. Ink low The ink cartridge is nearly expended. Replace the ink cartridge
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    the unlocked Move the cartridge lever to the position. locked position. Maintenance box nearing the end of its service life The maintenance box is nearing the Obtain a new maintenance box. end of its service life. Paper out Paper is not loaded. Double feed error The printer feeds more than one
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    the Print Head Nozzles" on page 137. & See "Cleaning the Print Head" on page 139. Press the H Ink button to recover from error status. Turn the printer off and then back on. If the error does not clear, contact Epson. & See "Where To Get Help" on page 182. Using the Control Panel 117
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    . To print a status sheet, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure that letter/A4 size paper is loaded in the front paper cassette. 2. Turn off the printer. 3. Turn on the printer while holding down the H Ink button. The printer prints the status sheet. Using the Control Panel 118
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    6 Installing Options Optional Legal-size Paper Support Installing the Optional Legal-size Paper Support Align the legal-size paper support with the right side of the paper support and attach it as shown. You can duplex unit. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press the hooks on both sides of the upper rear
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    Note: The removed upper rear printer cover should be retained since it will be necessary if you remove the duplex unit. 3. Insert the bottom side of duplex unit. Uninstalling the Optional Duplex Unit Follow the steps below to uninstall the duplex unit. 1. Turn off the printer. Installing Options 120
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    2. Remove the duplex unit by pulling it while holding down the buttons on both sides of the duplex unit. 3. Attach the upper rear printer cover. Installing Options 121
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    let you know the status of the ink cartridge. Ink status light Off Flashing On Status The ink cartridge has enough ink for printing. The ink cartridge is nearly expended. The ink cartridge is expended. Using the Printer Utility for Windows Note: Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability
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    ❏ Open the printer driver, click the Maintenance tab, then click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 button. A graphic displays the ink cartridge status. Note: If any of the ink cartridges installed in the printer is broken, incompatible with the printer model, or improperly installed, EPSON Status Monitor 3
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    Note: To display the progress meter automatically, click the Maintenance tab in the printer driver window, click Speed & Progress, and then select the Show Progress Meter check box. Replacing Consumables 124
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    the steps below. 1. Access the EPSON Printer Utility3 dialog. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X" on page 15. 2. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor button. The EPSON StatusMonitor appears. Note: ❏ The graphic displays the ink cartridge status when EPSON StatusMonitor was first opened. To
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    Note for Mac OS X 10.5: The printer monitor window appears automatically when you start a print job. You can check the ink cartridge status from this window. Purchasing Epson Cartridges You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www
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    you change the ink cartridge to Extra High Capacity Ink Cartridge, retain the default ink cartridge or Standard Capacity Ink Cartridge, or High Capacity Ink Cartridge. One of these cartridges is needed when you transport the printer. ❏ The use of other products not manufactured by Epson may affect
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    Replacing an Ink Cartridge To replace the ink cartridge, follow the steps below. 1. Open the cartridge cover. 2. Move the cartridge lever to the unlocked position. 3. Remove the expended ink cartridge. Note: Hold the printer with your hand when you remove the ink cartridge. Replacing Consumables 128
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    from the package. c Caution: ❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge. ❏ Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. If the cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out and be unable to print
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    with the arrow mark facing up and pointing to the rear of the printer, and then insert it into the slot. Note: Hold the printer with your hand when you install the ink cartridge. c Caution: Do not remove and reinsert cartridges more often than necessary. Doing so can compromise the needle valve seal
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    When you install the Extra High Capacity Ink Cartridge, use the printer with the cartridge cover opened. Maintenance Box Checking the . MENU appears on the LCD screen. 2. Press the d Down or u Up button to select PRINTER STATUS, and then press the OK or r Right button. 3. Press the d Down or u
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    its service life. The maintenance box is at the end of its service life. For Windows Note: Epson printer shortcut icon on your Windows taskbar. To add a shortcut icon to the taskbar, refer to the following section. & See "From the Shortcut Icon on the Taskbar" on page 15. ❏ Open the printer driver
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    . Be sure to replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated by EPSON Status Monitor 3. For Mac OS X You can check the maintenance box status using EPSON StatusMonitor. Follow the steps below. 1. Access the EPSON Printer Utility3 dialog. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X" on page 15
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    are installed, the maintenance box status may not be displayed. ❏ If the maintenance box installed in the printer is broken, incompatible with the printer model, or improperly installed, EPSON StatusMonitor will not display an accurate status of the maintenance box. Be sure to replace or reinstall
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    instructions in this section before replacing the maintenance box. ❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson maintenance boxes. The use of a non-genuine maintenance box may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer the ink. ❏
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    Note: ❏ Do not tilt the maintenance box when you remove it. ❏ Hold the maintenance box with both hands when you handle it. 5. Put the used maintenance box into the plastic bag, and then seal the bag. Note: The plastic bag is provided with the new maintenance box. 6. Insert the new maintenance box
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    icon on the taskbar, then select Nozzle Check. If the printer icon does not appear, refer to the following section to add the icon. & See "From the Shortcut Icon on the Taskbar" on page 15. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using the Nozzle Check Utility for Mac OS X Follow the steps below
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    EPSON Printer Utility3 dialog. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X" on page 15. 4. Click the Nozzle Check button in the Utility dialog. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions find a print quality problem, press the OK button to clean the print head. Using the Printer Buttons (B-300) Follow
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    you may be able to solve these problems by cleaning the print head, which ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly. You can clean the print head from your computer using the Head Cleaning utility in the printer driver or from the printer by using the control panel or buttons. Maintaining
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    clean the print head. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. & See "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 128. Using the Head Cleaning Utility for Windows Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. 2. Make sure that no
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    in the sheet feeder. 4. Access the EPSON Printer Utility3. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X" on page 15. 5. Click the Head Cleaning button in the Utility dialog. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions. The P power light flashes while the printer performs the cleaning cycle. c Caution
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    problem, contact Epson. & See "Where To Get Help" on page 182. ❏ To maintain print quality, we recommend printing a few pages on a regular basis. Using the Printer cassette. 3. Press and hold down the H Ink button for three seconds. The printer starts cleaning the print head and the P Power light begins
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    able to solve this problem by using the Print Head Alignment utility in your printer driver or from the printer by using the printer icon does not appear, refer to the following section to add the icon. & See "From the Shortcut Icon on the Taskbar" on page 15. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions
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    3. Access the EPSON Printer Utility3 dialog. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X" on page 15. 4. Click the Print Head Alignment button in the Utility dialog. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head. Using the Control Panel (B-500DN) Follow the steps below to align
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    Unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact Epson or a qualified service person if lubrication is needed. Note: After using the printer, close the paper support and the output tray to protect the printer from dust. Cleaning the Inside of Your Printer Ink and paper build-up from the rollers may
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    and maintenance box installed to prevent the ink from leaking. Note: If you're using the Extra High Capacity Ink Cartridge, install a standard- or high-capacity cartridge instead when you transport the printer. 6. Close the output tray and paper support. 7. Attach the protective materials to both
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    4. Remove all paper from the printer. 5. Confirm that the cartridge lever is in the locked position and the cartridge cover is closed. c Caution: Leave the ink cartridges and maintenance box installed to prevent the ink from leaking. 6. Close the output tray and paper support. Note: You may need to
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    supports the TCP/IP protocol. You can make network interface settings such as IP address by using the printer's control panel, or the applications for your computer. Using the printer network guide on the CD-ROM. Setting Up Your Computers to Use the Printer Make sure you have connected the printer to
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    2. Click Easy Install. 3. Click Network. 4. Click the Install button and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: If the Windows Security Alert window appears, click the Unblock button; otherwise the printer will not be listed on the screen of EpsonNet EasyInstall. Using the Printer on a Network 149
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    Next. 6. If you see the following screen, select Automatic. If you need to set the IP address manually, select Manual and enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Then click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the printer driver. Using the Printer on a Network 150
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    box. Click Next. Note: If the Windows Security Alert window appears, click the Unblock button. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. 9. When you see this screen, click Finish. Then follow the instructions to register your printer. Using the Printer on a Network 151
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    10. Click Exit and skip to step 12. Or, if you need to manage your network, click Back to return to the Easy Install screen. 11. Select Install Network Utility. Using the Printer on a Network 152
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    ❏ To find the supported OS versions for the printer, see the following printer. ❏ To get more information, see the Network Guide on the CD-ROM shipped with your printer. Setting Up the Printer as a Shared Printer for Windows (B-300/B-500DN) These instructions tell you how to set up your printer
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    log on to Windows 2000 as a user with administrative privileges (belonging to the Administrators group) to install software. ❏ When you use your printer as a shared printer on a network with the following combinations of computers, the client operating systems are not able to communicate with the
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    the share name. If you want Windows Vista, XP, Server 2003, and 2000 to automatically download printer drivers for computers that are running different versions of Windows, click Additional Drivers and select the environment and the operating systems of the other computers. Click OK, then insert the
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    a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer, and then click Next. Windows XP: Select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, then click Next. Windows 2000: Select Network printer, then click Next. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the printer you want to use. Using
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    of the computer to which the printer is connected, the Add Printer Wizard may prompt you to install the printer driver from the printer software CD-ROM. Click the Have Disk button and follow the on-screen instructions. ❏ To monitor the status of a shared printer, EPSON Status Monitor 3 must be
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    the Problem Troubleshooting printer problems is best handled in two steps: first diagnose the problem, then apply likely solutions until the problem is fixed. The information that you need to diagnose and solve most common problems is provided by online problem solving, the control panel, the EPSON
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    Software" on page 17. ❏ If the test page does not print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in the following section. & See "The Printer Does Not Print" on page 177. Running a Printer Operation Check (for B-300 Users) If you are unable to determine the source of the
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    turn on the printer. When the printer turns on, problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in the following section. & See "The Printer Does Not Print" on page 177. Checking Printer Status For Windows Note: When you use your printer as a shared printer communicate with the printer, so that
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    error messages as well as helpful tips for better printing. Refer to the appropriate section below. Tips Tips for getting the most out of your Epson printer driver appear in the text box of the progress meter window. A new tip appears every 15 seconds. For more details on the tip displayed in the
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    If a problem occurs during printing, an error message appears in the text box of the progress meter window. For more detailed information, click Online Support to access Epson's support website. Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 displays detailed information on the printer status
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    : ❏ Ink Status: EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides a graphic display of the ink status. To see detailed information about the ink cartridges, click the Information button. ❏ Maintenance box Status: EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides a graphic display of the maintenance box status. Troubleshooting 163
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    a printer problem, it will inform you with an error message. Follow these steps to access EPSON StatusMonitor. 1. Access the EPSON Printer Utility3. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X" on page 15. 2. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor button. The EPSON StatusMonitor appears. Troubleshooting
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    you remove the jammed paper with force, torn pieces may stay inside the printer or the printer may be damaged. 1. For B-500DN users Press the OK button to the jammed paper. 2. If the error does not clear, turn off the printer and remove all of the paper inside, including any torn pieces. Refer to
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    all paper that is loaded in the front paper cassette. Then pull out the front paper cassette and gently pull out the jammed paper forward. Troubleshooting 166
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    the jammed paper and insert the front paper cassette, reinsert the output tray into the printer. In the back of the printer: Remove the duplex unit (B-500DN) or the upper rear printer cover (B-300) and open the lower rear printer cover. Then gently pull out the jammed paper. Troubleshooting 167
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    . Note: If you cannot easily remove a foreign object, do not use force and do not disassemble the printer. Contact Epson for assistance. & See "Where To Get Help" on page 182. If your paper jams frequently, make paper is not loaded above the c arrow mark inside the edge guide. Troubleshooting 168
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    guide is snug against the left edge of the paper. ❏ The printer is on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base in all directions. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted. Print Quality Problems " on page 170 "Vertical Misalignment or Banding" on page 170 Troubleshooting 169
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    Epson ink cartridges. ❏ Check the ink cartridge status. & See "Checking the Ink Cartridge Status" on page 122. If the graphic displays the ink is low or expended, replace the appropriate ink cartridge. & See "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 128. ❏ Make sure the paper type selected in the printer
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    in the Print Settings dialog from the Print dialog. See the printer driver online help for details. ❏ Run the Head Cleaning utility. & See "Cleaning the Print Head" on page 139. ❏ Check the ink cartridge status. & See "Checking the Ink Cartridge Status" on page 122. If the graphic displays the
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    ❏ Adjust the ink levels in the photo image. Miscellaneous Printout Problems Incorrect or Garbled Characters ❏ Turn off the printer and computer. Make sure the printer's interface cable is securely plugged in. ❏ Clear the print job from the print queue. ❏ Uninstall the printer driver, then reinstall
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    X, confirm the settings in the Print Settings dialog in the Print dialog. For instructions, see the online help for your printer driver or for your application. ❏ Uninstall the printer driver, then reinstall it. & See "Uninstalling the Printer Software" on page 17. Blank Pages Print ❏ Make sure the
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    printer. & See "Selecting the Correct Paper Type or Media Type" on page 29. Printing is too Slow ❏ Make sure the paper type selected in the printer driver is appropriate for the type of paper loaded in the printer. & See "Selecting the Correct Paper Type or Media Type" on page 29. Troubleshooting
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    printer driver, then reinstall it. & See "Uninstalling the Printer Software" on page 17. If you try all of the methods above and cannot solve the problem the instructions that came with the paper for more information. ❏ The paper fits under the c arrow mark inside the edge guide. Troubleshooting 175
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    the printer driver online help for details. Paper is Improperly Loaded If you have loaded the paper too far into the printer, the printer cannot feed the paper correctly. Turn off the printer and gently remove the paper. Then turn on the printer and reload the paper correctly. Troubleshooting 176
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    Then check the label on the back of the printer. c Caution: If the voltage does not match, DO NOT PLUG YOUR PRINTER BACK IN. Contact Epson. & See "Where To Get Help" on connected to the printer and to your computer and check that the USB cable is not damaged or badly crimped. Troubleshooting 177
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    on page 159. If the check page prints correctly, make sure the printer driver and your application are installed correctly. ❏ If you are trying to print in your computer. ❏ Uninstall the printer driver, then reinstall it. & See "Uninstalling the Printer Software" on page 17. Troubleshooting 178
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    Increasing the Print Speed (for Windows only) You can increase print speed by selecting certain settings in the Speed & Progress window. Click the Speed & Progress button on your printer driver's Maintenance window. Troubleshooting 179
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    Mode Print as Bitmap Faster On On On On For more details on each item, see the online help. Slower Off Off Off Off Other Problems Print Head Cleaning Does Not Start ❏ Make sure that no error indicator lights are on. If any error occurs, recover from the error status. & See
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    cartridge is expended, replace the cartridge. & See "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 128. Color Ink is Consumed Even When Printing in Black Ink Only Not only the black ink but also the color ink is consumed during the following operations: print head cleaning and self-cleaning. Troubleshooting
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    To Get Help Epson Technical Support Visit Epson's support website for the Epson B-500DN or B-300 for solutions to common New:Onlyinkjet,SPC,andScannerproductsareusedinthissection. problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your
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    Appendix B Product Information Printer Parts B-500DN Front View a. Edge guide: Holds your paper straight in the rear sheet feeder. Move it to the edge of your paper. b. Rear sheet feeder: Feeds paper for printing. c. Paper support: Supports the paper loaded in the rear sheet feeder. Product
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    using the extra high capacity ink cartridge, leave opened. Rear View a. USB connector: Connects the USB cable from your computer to the printer. b. Ethernet connector: Connects the 10Base-T/100Base-TX cable from your computer to the printer. c. Duplex unit: Supports automatic double-sided printing
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    jams. f. Air vents: Eject heated air from the printer. B-300 Front View a. Edge guide: Holds your paper straight in the rear sheet feeder. Move it to the edge of your paper. b. Rear sheet feeder: Feeds paper for printing. c. Paper support: Supports the paper loaded in the rear sheet feeder. d. Front
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    it for printing. j. Cartridge lever: Locks the installed ink cartridges. k. Cartridge cover: Covers the ink cartridges. Open only when replacing the ink cartridges. Rear View a. USB connector: Connects the USB cable from your computer to the printer. b. Upper rear printer cover: Covers the printing
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    Double-sided Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Note: The availability of paper varies by location. Size Letter Letter, Legal, 8 × 10 Letter Letter, Legal A4 Ink Cartridges You can use the following ink cartridges with this printer: Ink cartridge Black Cyan
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    Duplex unit Part number C12C802531 Legal-size Paper Support You can use the following legal-size paper support with this printer. Legal-size paper support Part number C12C815341 System Requirements Windows Requirements To use this printer, you must have any of the following Windows operating
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    Requirements To connect this printer to a Macintosh computer, Epson brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. ❏ Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems
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    Weight (for plain bond paper) Envelopes: 64 g/m² to 90 g/m² Size Paper types Weight Envelope #10 4 1/8 × 9 1/2 in. Plain bond paper 75 g/m² to 100 g/m² Printable Area Diagonal lines show printable area. Single sheets: A B-L B-R C Envelopes: B-L A B-R C Product Information 190
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    you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. ❏ The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges is used for priming the printer. ❏ Yields vary considerably
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    of letter/A4 paper at 75 g/m²* Using the optional legal-size paper support, about 60 sheets of legal-size paper at 75 g/m²* Output tray .6 lb (10.7 kg) (without the ink cartridges) B-300 Approx. 21.8 lb (9.9 kg) (without the ink cartridges) * Loading capacity may decrease if the paper is
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    .5 to 60.5 Hz 0.7 A Approx. 32.0 W (ISO/IEC10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 8.0 W Approx. 4.5 W Approx. 0.3 W Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for its voltage. B-300 220-240 V Model AC 198 to 264 V 0.4 A Approx. 32.0 W (ISO/IEC10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 8.0 W Approx. 5.0 W Approx
  • Epson B-300 | User's Guide - Page 194
    Environmental Temperature Humidity Operation: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Storage: -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Operation:* 20 to 80% RH Storage:* 5 to 85% RH * Without condensation Standards and Approvals U.S. model: Safety EMC European model: UL60950-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No
  • Epson B-300 | User's Guide - Page 195
    Options Legal size paper support Duplex unit (B-300 only) Width: 6.9 in. (176 mm) Depth: .29 in. ( 7.4 mm) Height: 4.3 in. ( radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is
  • Epson B-300 | User's Guide - Page 196
    WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a
  • Epson B-300 | User's Guide - Page 197
    Operating System Versions In this manual, the following abbreviations are used. Windows refers to Windows Vista, XP, Server 2003, and 2000. ❏ Windows Vista refers to Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, Windows
  • Epson B-300 | User's Guide - Page 198
    186 Canceling printing Mac OS X, 52 Windows, 51 Cartridge checking status, 122 cover, 184, 186 lever, 184, 186 precautions, 126 purchasing, 126 replacing, 128 to 131 Cleaning printer, 144 print head, 139 Color problems, 171 Contacting Epson, 182 Control panel buttons and lights (B-300), 113 buttons
  • Epson B-300 | User's Guide - Page 199
    Mac OS X, 141 Windows, 140 Help, Epson, 182 Horizontal banding, 170 I Incorrect characters, 172 Ink cartridges checking status in Mac OS X, 125 checking 160 Margin problems, 173 Media Type, selecting, 29 Menu list language, 108 maintenance, 108 network, 109 printer setting, 108 printer status, 108
  • Epson B-300 | User's Guide - Page 200
    Epson special paper, 21, 187 feeding problems, 175 loading, 22 loading capacity, 21 loading into front paper cassette, 23 loading into rear sheet feeder, 25 paper support , 76 Replacing ink cartridges, 128 to 131 Resizing pages, 76 S Safety information, 9 Service, 182 Shipping printer, 146 Smeared
  • Epson B-300 | User's Guide - Page 201
    duplex unit, 195 electrical, 193 environmental, 194 ink cartridge, 191 legal size paper support, 195 mechanical, 192 paper, 189 standards and printer, 146 U USB connector, 184, 186 User's Guide, uninstalling, 19 W Watermark printing, 97 to 102 Windows accessing printer settings, 14 checking printer
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